The roster of 26 players has to be cut down to 23 prior to the start of the tournament. Team Sweden is still awaiting a decision from several NHL teams, including the potential loaning of Alex Nylander from the Buffalo Sabres.

Pre-tournament exhibition games will take place the week prior, with team Sweden competing against team USA on December 22 at Erie Insurance Arena in Erie, Pennsylvania. The World Junior tournament will begin on December 26 in Buffalo, NY.

Fjällby has had a slow start with Djurgårdens IF this season, putting up only seven points (4 goals, 3 assists) in 23 games. In tournament play for the under-20 Swedish national team, Fjällby has four goals in seven games this year.

In September, the Caps prospect signed with the Playmaker Agency, Michael Nylander’s representative firm.